Lengenfeld remained at the front of the pack as it started to spread out through two laps Legenfeld and Morales started to pull away from the rest of the pack Lengenfeld and Morales maintained one and two Four gentlemen broke away and were the chase pack vying for 3rd place Lengenfeld started to pull away with two laps to go and continued to extend his lead over Morales. Dawson Melde, a Senior from Hamilton moved into third place and did his best to pull away from the chase pack Hamilton senior Caleb Lengefeld pulled away for the UIL 2A boys 3,200m Hearing tell of a steering wheel-free Volkswagen bus reminds us of the original 2017 ID Buzz concept and the autonomous future it portended Converted into what must certainly be one of the most timelessly stylish rail cars in history It's a very different way to take a Volkswagen Microbus trip VW Commercial Vehicles' Classic department has a way of unearthing vintage VW one-off vans that feel completely imagined but actually existed here in the real world. Two years ago, it showed a 1962 Type 2 Splittie turned quad-axle snow-and-mud machine called the Half-track Fox the company went a few years farther back to revive and reveal a 1955 Klv-20 The Klv-20 was developed in 1954 to serve as a work vehicle for Germany's federal railway The railway needed compact service vehicles it commissioned a Volkswagen Transporter rail car instead of designing a new vehicle from the ground up Two different German manufacturers built 30 Transporter cars over the course of the next year: Rosenheim-based Martin Beilhack and Donauwörth-based Waggon & Maschinenbau GmbH Each Klv-20 car combined a T1 Kombi van body A hydraulic lift-turning mechanism allowed the car to be lifted up turned around 180 degrees and positioned back on the tracks by a single person so the car could be sent back to its origin without having to drive in reverse gear the T1's iconic round headlights were removed and blanked out two white front lights were installed higher up next to the split windshield a single round red light added at the rear We like how the metal-trimmed rounds and body-colored housings of the restored model The model procured and showcased by VW Classics was built by Beilhack and worked out of DB's Plattling/Bavaria rail and signal maintenance depots Like the Klv-20 Transporter rail car fleet at large it was in service into the 1970s before being phased out According to a sales brochure Volkswagen received with the vehicle itself the T1 car is powered by a four-stroke petrol boxer engine and four-speed manual transmission with reverse gear Power to the 550-mm (23-in) steel rail wheels gets transmitted via a pair of lateral oscillating axles with joint bodies and stopping power comes from a pedal-activated oil-hydraulic shoe brake system The body itself is attached to the steel chassis with rubber mountings and houses three upholstered benches with a total of seven seats The two rear benches can be removed to make room for cargo Volkswagen put the Klv-20 back on the tracks this past spring taking it on a scenic trip through the greenery of Lengenfeld under the Stein Its multiple runs over the 244-m-long (800-ft) Lengenfeld Viaduct deliver a particularly dramatic effect in photographs and video Volkswagen presented the Klv-20 during its International VW Bus Day in June It's now part of the automaker's classic vehicles collection in Hanover You can see it make a very unique scenic tour in the minute-long clip below Source: VW Commercial Vehicles Last Sunday (24 March) a huge hole suddenly appeared in a field in the village of Lengenfeld (Germany) and it has caused a furor among the inhabitants It is about 2 metres in diameter and appears to be more than 20 metres deep which was cordoned off with red and white tape to alert people to the existing danger and prevent possible tragic falls In the video filmed by Gerhard Schreiber you can see the enthusiasm for this natural phenomenon which arises from the “water erosion of a rocky surface” as you can see a huge and deep hole measuring 2 metres in diameter It is thought that this hole that appeared in Lengenfeld Karl-Josef Hardegen describes the event as a "small sensation" which makes this whole event a great mystery as far as is known from a scientific point of view when there is a large underground concentration of water it can cause erosion of the rock or earth that supports what is on the surface according to the mayor of the local council Geology experts are now on the ground investigating this hole to decode what exactly triggered this hole and will prepare a report where the causes of it are fully clarified Everything points to the sinkhole having emerged from the collapse of the ground as Lengenfeld is located in a karst area with underground rivers This theory converges with what usually defines a sinkhole given that, according to information provided by other local German newspapers the Lengenfeld sinkhole could be due to the heavy rainfall of recent months and the increase in the flow of underground rivers It was a big gamble to try and revive an antiques show in Atlantic City but show manager Allison Kohler of JMK Antiques Shows took the bet and ran with it Kohler was convinced that she could bring an esteemed antiques and collectibles show back to a town where betting is a way of life. JMK and Kohler threw the proverbial dice and got the roll they were looking for over the weekend of March 27′8 The end result is a new era for the antiques business just west of the world-famous Boardwalk. The previous big antiques and collectibles show in Atlantic City had fallen by the wayside over the years and was discontinued after 2008 Begun in 1986 and presented in the Atlantic City Convention Center on the Boardwalk the enormously popular show at one point encompassed more than ten football fields of display area after enduring a couple changes in ownership quality at the fair waned and it was eventually discontinued. “We didn’t want to recreate the old show,” stated Kohler “We wanted something new and exciting It was important for us to reestablish the quality and integrity that the previous show had at one time yet it was also important for the show to be a JMK event.” Kohler had nothing but a positive go-getter outlook from the initial planning phases straight through to the close of the show also presented at the Atlantic City Convention Center Her enthusiasm paid off in spades as huge crowds made their way through the event Management stated that more than 5,000 people attended the show over the two-day run and said that “there was money being spent all over the show floor.” Kohler reported preselling more than 700 tickets for the early buying through her website in the days leading up to the show and the ticket office was open more than an hour prior to the start of early buying where further brisk sales were reported amid accolades from exhibitors and congratulations from those passing by her Kohler greeted the enthusiastic crowd as it briskly entered the show. the crowd filled the aisles and there was a definite air of excitement Sold tags cropped up on larger items and smaller merchandise was quickly packed and bagged to accommodate shoppers on the run the line of buyers for the 10 am opening was even larger than the early buying crowd especially surprising since there was only a $7 difference between the price of early buying and general admission. The Sunday crowd was much smaller than anticipated; however management reported “lots of sales.” Kohler noted that sales for larger items were strong with her crew of porters reporting a backlog as they attempted to move merchandise off of the show floor for customers. in some ways Kohler modeled her show after the early Atlantic City antiques shows that had proved so successful The show was somewhat segregated; toy dealers were at the far front corner classical antiques were in the front corner nearest the entrance midcentury and quirky items were centrally located and the remainder of the show was filled out with general antiques that ranged from cut glass and Orientalia to early American paint decorated furniture and colorful Mod household items. “Variety is important,” remarked Kohler “and I liked the way the show flowed.” Handel and a host of lamps and accessories by other makers were displayed at the fronts’ booth occupied by Philip Chasen A sumptuous 12-light lily lamp was the first thing people saw as they rushed onto the floor surrounded by more than a dozen other lamps and above them hung a wonderful selection of Icart prints Chasen also offered showcases filled with Steuben Tiffany and a wide variety of other art glass. Immediately across the aisle was the booth of Deco2midcenturyfurniture.com where sleek Deco furniture filled the double-long booth sofas and tables filled the space with the dark woods accenting against the brilliant polished metal surfaces. was another of the dealers on the floor to offer a good selection of classic lighting with a rare Tiffany pottery lamp base in muted earthy colors topped by a corresponding leaded glass Acorn pattern shade highlighting the group Several reverse painted glass lamps were attracting attention as was a selection of Americana smalls that included a cat-form doorstop in original paint. Arnie Small was on hand with a stellar selection of American art pottery displayed in the booth of Barbara Gerr Antiques and strong sales from the booth were reported to management One longtime collector in awe of his selection of Roseville was overheard commenting “I have never even seen some of these examples even in the books.” Small just smiled as the two mulled over a small-sized jardinière on a stand in the Baneda pattern The dealer also displayed a strong selection of Newcomb and Rookwood. While displays of early toys may never rival the old days in Atlantic City when the market was at its peak and dealers wheeled and dealed around the floor from the start of the show until pack-out there was an amazing selection of material on the floor. was on hand with a stellar selection of early toys that included tin litho limos early mechanical Santa figures and the showstopper †a wonderful skittles set with the figures housed in the back of a reclining boy dressed as a clown. Ray Haradin offered a strong assortment of Britains lead figures and soldiers many of which were boxed sets that seemingly had never been played with dealer was offering was a “mammoth” circus the largest of the Britains circus sets. Boyd and Annie Hitchner were seen attempting to stretch open their McLoughlin Santa Train Book that measured nearly 6 feet in length once fully opened offered a diverse assortment of materials ranging from jewelry and coins to stuffed animals The dealer was seen playfully holding a stuffed pumpkin-man while boothmate Steve Blumenauer held a large bear with growler Kohler was so pleased with the event that she personally handed out contracts on Sunday morning for next year’s Atlantic City show “I thought it was important that I hand them out personally,” she said “so I could interact with the dealers and get a feel for how they were doing.” Kohler reported an overwhelming response with more than 100 contracts returned before the end of the day and only ten people advising her that they did not want to return. Plans for the 2011 Atlantic City Antiques Show will include making it a biannual event running in both March and October The dates for March have been moved forward one week to March 19 and 20 with it taking place the week following Stella’s Pier Show. For further information, contact JMK Shows at 973-927-2794 or www.jmkshows.com . Blutrünstige Riesenwürmer schießen durch die Erde runde Löcher – und leider auch den ein oder anderen totgebissenen Dorfbewohner .. In Lengenfeld unterm Stein, einem 1200-Seelen-Nest ganz im Westen von Thüringen scherzt man seit Sonntag öfter über den schrägen Hollywood-Schinken kreisrundes und 20 (!) Meter tiefes Loch tat sich auf einem Feld ganz nah beim Dorf auf Horror-Kino von 1990: In „Tremors“ terrorisieren blutrünstige Raketenwürmer ein Dorf „Abends um 19.30 Uhr klingelte mein Telefon“ so Ortschaftsbürgermeister Karl-Josef Hardegen (71 „Ein aufgeregter Spaziergänger hatte das Riesen-Loch entdeckt und informierte mich darüber.“ Ortschaftsbürgermeister Karl-Josef Hardegen (71 CDU) wurde als erster von einem Spaziergänger informiert Danach habe er zur Sicherheit gleich die Sperrung des Bereichs angeordnet: „Mitarbeiter unseres Bauhofes waren vor Ort Es soll ja niemand hineinstürzen und womöglich noch zu Schaden kommen“ Das abgesperrte Loch liegt mitten in der Landschaft gut 20 Meter tief: Das gruselige Riesen-Loch von Lengenfeld unterm Stein Schon vor einem Jahr wurde Lengenfeld unterm Stein von einem „Erdfall“ Ebenfalls auf einem Feld in Richtung Faulungen Im Dorf spekulieren die Leute bereits über einen Meteoriten Oder schlug Weltraumschrott im Thüringer Acker ein ... Eine Frau ist in Jüchen in ein Erdloch gestürzt Der Ortschaftsbürgermeister vermutet eher einen anderen Grund: „Der Unterboden muss wohl durch Wasser ausgespült worden sein In Nähe des Feldhangs fließt die Erbsborn in unseren Ortsfluss Frieda Bei dem kleinen Flüsschen war manchmal schon der gesamte Wasserlauf plötzlich verschwunden Scheinbar suchte sich das kühle Nass andere Die endgültige Ursache sollen jetzt Gutachter klären. Das Loch wird von Experten untersucht Produkttests Angebote Services THERE are plenty of theme parks across Europe - which means there's bound to a few holidaymakers haven't heard of which is home to over 80 rides and attractions And the exciting news is that it will soon be increasing its attractions The 28-year-old theme park will be opening the "world's first multi-launch water coaster", according to its website Slated to open in 2026, the new water coaster will have a launched start (replacing the traditional lift hill) A statement on the theme park website reads: "From 2026 the world's first water coaster with Multi LIM Launch awaits you at Plohn Theme Park - a combination of high-tech water fun and roller coaster that has never been seen before you will be catapulted into the water and experience exciting curves fast turns and even a second launch with the whole family before you plunge into the water one last time with a powerful ‘splash’." An artist's impression shows what the new ride could look like when it opens The news was also shared on a post on Facebook with one theme park fan writing: "This is a great park "Even though this park doesn't have the biggest coaster lineup it's a much better guest experience than larger parks like Energylandia or Alton Towers" there is still plenty to keep park-goers entertained when Freizeitpark Plohn reopens for the summer season next March which are spread across eight different zones The eight themed worlds at the theme park include the Fairytale Forest there are six rollercoasters at the theme park Standing at 28m, El Toro is thought to be the highest wooden rollercoaster in East Germany and can reach speeds of up to 46mph which claims to be Germany's first big dipper coaster Park-goers are sped along the 500m track on a series of loops There's also a children's rollercoaster called the Caterpillar which takes park-goers along a winding track of ups and downs Other attractions include several carousel rides which claims to be the largest one in Germany The little-known German theme park has a 4/5 star rating on TripAdvisor from hundreds of reviews One person wrote: "This theme park is absolutely fantastic with a couple of attractions for adults and children It's a much better guest experience than larger parks like Energylandia or Alton Towers Another said: "A very clean and well-maintained theme park with attractions for all ages A third person added: "A great experience for the whole family We have been here twice and find it always great" Tickets cost €39 (£32) for adults and €32 (£27) for kids Located in Lengenfeld, Leipzig Airport is the closest airport to the German theme park Ryanair operates a direct service from London Stansted Airport to Leipzig Airport with one-way fares starting from £17 per person Flights between London and Leipzig take one hour and 40 minutes it is an 80-minute drive to Freizeitpark Plohn The German theme park is closed for the winter season and will reopen in March And here are some other water parks in the UK you should visit, including a huge new £250million attraction opening in 2025 There are also plenty of water parks in Europe, including Livu Akvapark in Latvia and Energylandia in Poland